Melissa Cookston Bold BBQ Rub is sugar free rub that has a robust flavor and no heat, the bold is all flavor! Melissa's Bold BBQ Rub from BBQ All Stars and her world famous Memphis Barbecue Company is a sugar free dry rub with a robust savory flavor profile minus heat. It pairs well with all other seasoning blends too!

Melissa Cookston Bold BBQ Rub is crafted by one of the most accomplished pitmasters in barbecue history and the most successful woman in competitive BBQ. Known as the “Winningest Woman in Barbecue,” Melissa Cookston has earned her reputation through decades of championship wins in the male-dominated world of BBQ food sport, setting the standard for excellence, precision, and bold flavor.

This expertly balanced BBQ rub reflects her competition-tested approach—layered, savory, and intentionally bold without overpowering the meat. Designed to perform in both high-heat grilling and low-and-slow smoking, it enhances brisket, ribs, pork, chicken, and steak with deep flavor and championship-worthy bark.

Whether you’re cooking in the backyard or competing on the circuit, Melissa Cookston Bold BBQ Rub delivers proven results from a pitmaster who didn’t just compete in barbecue—she dominated it. Built for serious cooks who demand credibility, performance, and award-winning flavor in every cook.

Ingredients: Salt, Spices, Paprika, Dehydrated Garlic, Onion Powder, and less than 2% calcium silicate added to prevent caking